On this day November 11, 2011

Rodney Atkins was arrested for allegedly trying to smother his wife Tammy McDonald with a pillow. He was released on $2,500 bail three hours after the arrest, and was ordered by Williamson County, Tennessee court to take an anger assessment. The altercation was disputed by Atkins’ lawyer, who stated that it was purely verbal. Atkins filed for divorce within twenty-four hours of the alleged assault.
Source: This Day in Country